CIP Code 23.1303 - Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 23.1303

Code
23.1303
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. Includes instruction in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Biomedical Writing
  • Medical Writing
  • Professional, Technical, and Scientific Writing/Communication

Classified elsewhere

NCES cross-references. This work belongs in another CIP code.

Where CIP 23.1303 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 23 English Language and Literature/Letters 4-digit series Direct parent 23.13 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
6-digit program Current 23.1303 Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

Related programs in 23.13

4 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 23.1303

What is CIP Code 23.1303?

CIP Code 23.1303 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.

Is CIP Code 23.1303 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 23.1303 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 23.1303

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.